The role of the nasopharyngeal prong in craniofacial disorders in particular the Pierre Robin Sequence

There are a wide range of surgical and maxillofacial options to alleviate upper airway obstruction in children with craniofacial disorders. The nasopharyngeal prong (NPP) is a simple idea where the airway obstruction arising from the posteriorly placed tongue secondary to a small mandible can be overcome quickly and without resorting to more invasive surgical procedures.The role of the NPP is of particular interest in Robin sequence (RS). RS describes a congenital anomaly with retrognathia and U-shaped palate where in some children the tongue and small jaw can significantly impact on airway patency with upper airway obstruction.
Source: Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research